Matherville, IL vs Raleigh, IL

Raleigh is moderately more affordable than Matherville, with a 10.1% lower cost of living index. Matherville scores 66 compared to 60 for Raleigh, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Matherville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Matherville is $775/month compared to $675/month in Raleigh — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Raleigh is more affordable at $70,600 median vs $136,200.

Median household income in Matherville is $80,714 compared to $52,083 in Raleigh (+55%). While Matherville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Matherville spend roughly 11.5% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Raleigh.

Climate-wise, Raleigh is notably warmer with an average of 56.4°F compared to 51.2°F in Matherville. Raleigh receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 38.3" in Matherville.